Trauma Shoulder-comp

1

Upper scapula

2

Clavicle

3

Acromioclavicular joint

4

Acromion process

5

Greater tubercle

6

Lesser tubercle

7

Humeral head

8

Anatomical neck

9

Surgical neck

10

Glenoid fossa

11

Coracoid process

What’s the SID for all shoulder views?

40in (100cm)

Grid or no grid for all shoulders?

What’s the FOV for an AP-neutral rotation?

10×12 landscape (or portrait if injury is in the proximal half of humerus)

Where should the CR enter for the AP shoulder?

Midscapulohumeral joint (approx. ¾ in inferior and slightly lateral to coracoid process)

What’s the respiration instructions for all shoulders EXCEPT for the trans thoracic lateral: shoulder (trauma) Lawrence Method

Suspend registration and it’s orthostatic breathing or inspiration for the Lawrence

How should the hand be placed for the AP shoulder?

It should be in the neutral position (palm facing the thigh)

What’s the kVp for the these shoulders views?

80 +- 5

How should the hand be placed for the grashey method

If posible have the hand with the palm up but if fracture or dislocation possible then leave it in neutral

****ask tech tho to make sure because the book says to leave in neutral rotation

What’s the FOV for the grashey

8×10 landscape

About how much should the angle be for the grashey

35-45 degrees

Where should the CR enter for the grashey?

scapulohumeral joint (approx. 2in inferior and medial from the borders of the shoulder)

About how much should be the angle for the scapular y shoulder view?

45 degrees

How should the arm/hand be placed for the scapular y shoulder view?

Since it is a trauma do not move if it’s a possible fracture or dislocation but if possible move to palm of hand laying on stomach

Where should the CR enter for the scapular shoulder?

Back of the head of the humerus (scapulohumeral joint)